5 PHP frameworks you should check out
Everyone is using frameworks these days, but which one is right for you?
New version of MySQL Server released
MySQL Server 5.5.2-m2, a new version of the popular Open Source Database Management System, has been released.
New PHPWomen initiative
Over at PHPWomen they are trying to improve diversity in open source projects. They have launched a new initiative to encourage (Open Source) projects that embrace diversity, and provide a welcoming and friendly atmosphere for contributors.
NetBeans IDE 6.9 Milestone 1 Available for Download
The latest release of NetBeans adds something many PHP developers have patiently waited for: Zend Framework support. This, and other features, make it a viable candidate for a PHP developer’s IDE.
The February issue is out!
In this issue: Digitalus Framework · FaZend · hierarchical CMS data · cloud application development · web-based retrieval · and much, much more.
Fat-Free, a new PHP framework
Fat-Free Framework is a new minimalistic yet very functional PHP framework. It supports PHP 5.3, and requires no additional extensions other than the core extentions shipped with PHP. It sets itself apart by trying to be usable, not the usual.
Habari now at 0.6.4
The Habari Community has released version 0.6.4 of its PHP based open source blogging platform. This release centers mainly around security enhancements and workarounds for changes made to PHP itself.
PHP 5.2.13 released
PHP 5.2.13 has been released, bringing to life over 40 bug fixes, including three security updates.
Symfony 2 benchmarks: more than meets the eye?
Symfony 2 benchmarks released on his site show that Symfony 2 is faster than many of the common PHP frameworks out there, but Solar developer Paul Jones has had trouble confirming his findings.